How to Deploy a React App on Azure Web App?

Deploying your React app on Azure Web App is a straightforward process that involves a few key steps. Here's a breakdown:

1. Create an Azure Web App

Log in to your Azure portal.
Navigate to "Create a resource" and search for "Web App".
Select "Web App" and click "Create".
Configure the web app's details, including resource group, app name, region, and runtime stack.
Choose a deployment method, such as "Code" or "GitHub".
Click "Create" to provision the web app.

Ensure your React app is properly configured with a build script in your package.json file.
Run npm run build or yarn build to create the production build of your app.
This process will generate a build directory containing the optimized files for deployment.

For Code Deployment:
- Navigate to your web app's deployment center in the Azure portal.
- Choose "Local Git" as the deployment method.
- Upload the build directory from your React app to the web app's deployment center.
- Commit and push the changes to deploy your app.
For GitHub Deployment:
- Connect your GitHub repository to the web app.
- Configure the deployment settings to trigger a build and deployment whenever you push changes to your repository.
- The Azure Web App will automatically build and deploy your React app from the build directory in your GitHub repository.

Access your web app's configuration settings in the Azure portal.
Adjust settings such as custom domains, SSL certificates, and routing rules.
Ensure your app is properly configured to handle requests and serve the correct files.

Browse to your web app's URL to test its functionality.
Monitor the performance and health of your app using Azure's built-in monitoring tools.

Optimize your React app for performance and scalability.
Consider using Azure's caching and content delivery network (CDN) services for faster loading times and improved user experience.

By following these steps, you can successfully deploy your React app on Azure Web App and make it accessible to users worldwide.